
Arkansas Razorbacks Embrace ‘Grustling’ in Bahamas Dominance
A preseason trip to the Bahamas revealed a blend of grind and hustle that powered the Razorbacks to decisive wins and highlighted both offensive firepower and defensive intensity.
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A preseason trip to the Bahamas revealed a blend of grind and hustle that powered the Razorbacks to decisive wins and highlighted both offensive firepower and defensive intensity.

The Arkansas Razorbacks are defining their preseason identity around 'grustling,' a blend of grind and hustle, following a successful Bahamas trip that showcased depth, chemistry, and a strong locker‑room culture.

The University of Arkansas will open its home slate on November 13 against Central Arkansas, continuing a three‑year series that highlights a packed schedule of marquee non‑conference games.

Arkansas will host Central Arkansas on Nov. 13 at Bud Walton Arena, continuing a three‑year in‑state series that the Razorbacks have dominated. The upcoming schedule features marquee matchups and a host of new talent on both sides.
Arkansas opened its Baha Mar Summer League campaign with a 91‑49 victory over Toros del Valle, driven by JJ Andrews' double‑double and a balanced scoring attack.
Arkansas opened a 27‑2 run after halftime, pulling away from Colombia’s Toros del Valle for an 82‑47 win that extended their unbeaten streak at the Baha Mar Summer League.

Arkansas will face Toros del Valle in Nassau before closing the exhibition series against the University of Calgary, testing a deep but injury‑hit roster.

Former Arkansas forward Malique Ewin has signed with Oregon, bringing veteran experience to a team seeking a turnaround after a 12‑20 campaign.

Former Arkansas forward Malique Ewin has signed with Oregon, bringing a blend of size and playmaking to a program that finished last season below .500. His journey through multiple colleges and a recent court injunction adds a unique storyline to the Ducks' roster overhaul.

Arkansas opened its Caribbean swing with a dominant 98-58 win over Carleton University at the BahaMar Convention Center, showcasing a defensive masterclass and key performances from Jordan Smith and Jeremiah Wilkinson.

Arkansas basketball opened its 2026 Baha Mar Hoops Summer League schedule with a 106-59 victory over the Bahamas national team, showcasing a defense‑first approach and five players in double figures.

Arkansas will face Carleton University in Nassau on Saturday, marking the Razorbacks' second game of a four‑game BahaMar Summer League tour and showcasing a milestone foreign schedule under Coach Calipari.

Arkansas forced 26 turnovers, recorded 13 blocks and surged to a 42‑point halftime lead, with five players scoring in double figures.

Arkansas opens a four‑game exhibition series in the Bahamas, featuring a youthful roster, eligibility concerns and a coaching staff led by assistant Kenny Payne.

The Razorbacks will play four exhibition games in the Bahamas starting July 31, streamed on FloSports, as coach John Calipari uses the trip to build chemistry with a young, highly ranked roster.

The University of Arkansas men's basketball team is spending time in the Bahamas as part of a four‑game exhibition schedule, focusing on cohesion and experience with a roster heavy on newcomers.

The Arkansas men's basketball team travels to Nassau for a four‑game exhibition tour, featuring eight freshmen and two transfers, as Coach John Calipari looks to build cohesion and experience before the upcoming season.

The Razorbacks are using a Bahamian exhibition series to blend eight freshmen and two transfers, with Coach Calipari emphasizing chemistry ahead of a promising season.

Arkansas will open its season against Virginia in Washington D.C., reviving a rivalry that dates back to 1998, while a freshman‑laden roster prepares for a demanding non‑conference slate.

The newest CBS Sports Top 25 and No. 1 college basketball poll reflects a dramatic turnover driven by transfers, injuries and coaching changes across the nation's elite programs.

Arkansas’ new roster, averaging just 18 years and seven months, blends top‑ranked freshmen with seasoned transfers, targeting defense and athleticism to challenge the nation’s elite.

Arkansas reveals a full slate that blends home‑and‑home conference matchups, a demanding non‑conference lineup, and the return of key players ahead of the new season.

The University of Arkansas announced its 2026‑27 SEC schedule, confirming home openers, key matchups and a preseason exhibition in the Bahamas.

All four games of Arkansas' Bahamas exhibition tour will be broadcast live on FloSports, featuring a mix of national teams and top university squads, with a young roster eager to build chemistry before the upcoming season.